Recently, the D-VesselKeeper Bluefin Ship Management Platform, independently developed by Qingdao Winkong Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., has once again obtained the DNV Type Approval Certificate for Planned Maintenance System (PMS), following its previous acquisition of the China Classification Society (CCS) Type Approval Certificate for Ship Machinery Planned Maintenance System (Software) and the ClassNK Innovation Endorsement Certificate.
This certification was conducted in accordance with DNV’s latest “Certification Standard for Planned Maintenance Systems (CP-0206)”, released in April 2025, comprehensively covering the system’s compliance, functional integrity, data traceability, and interoperability with classification society systems.
This marks a key technological breakthrough for the Bluefin platform in the field of intelligent and compliant maintenance, making it the first ship management system in China to receive DNV recognition.
Fully Meets the Requirements of the New CP-0206 Standard
The Bluefin Ship Management Platform PMS system, through its dual-core approach of ship equipment management (archive + ledger + components) and maintenance planning (PM library + work order execution + maintenance linkage), combined with APP mobile terminal and offline support, realizes a complete closed loop from equipment filing – maintenance planning – work order execution – maintenance management – voyage support. It meets the refined management requirements ashore while ensuring efficient operation onboard in /no-network environments, providing full-process digital support for the safe and stable operation of ship equipment, making ship maintenance more precise and efficient.
The DNV CP-0206 standard updated in April 2025 further raised the threshold for system certification compared to the previous version, adding several key requirements such as class item identification, maintenance activity classification, and data export specifications, setting higher standards for the specialization and intelligence of PMS systems.
The Bluefin management platform, through hundreds of functional verifications and real-ship tests, achieves full standard coverage with four core capabilities:
– Class Item Identification
The system supports configuring Class Code and PMOD Code according to DNV rules and establishes association mapping with class items, enabling accurate identification and tracking of class items.
– Full Coverage of Job Types
The platform has built-in全套 job types including routine maintenance, planned maintenance, class surveys, condition monitoring, calibration, functional testing, overhaul, and troubleshooting. The classification is clear and definitions are standardized, ensuring full traceability of maintenance activities.
– Digital Execution and DNV System Integration
The Bluefin management platform achieves real-time API integration with the DNV system based on the MAD standard. After work order completion, maintenance information, execution results, status changes, and deferral records can be automatically synchronized to the DNV system, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of data transmission.
– Intelligence and Data Security Upgrade
Simultaneously added offline execution and data synchronization in no-network environments, and ensured operational reliability and data integrity in UMS (unmanned machinery space) environments.
A Chinese Solution for Intelligent Maintenance
Since Winkong Marine proposed its digital transformation strategy in 2017, it has launched several achievements that have attracted industry attention. The PMS that passed DNV certification this time is only one module within the D-VesselKeeper Bluefin Ship Management Platform. Besides PMS planned maintenance, the platform also offers numerous other modules such as Energy Efficiency Management (EEM) and Predictive Health Management (PHM) systems, WMS (Smart Warehouse), HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality and Environment) system, and the universal ship equipment maintenance intelligent agent “Engine Pro”. Among these, the PMS had previously passed CCS certification, the EEM and PHM systems passed ClassNK Innovation Endorsement, and the HSQE system includes extensive professional safety inspection checklists and regulations, and has become the designated safety inspection platform by the Shandong Maritime Safety Administration. The WMS system is equipped with comprehensive spare parts warehouse data package entry services. Centering on “Personnel, Machinery, Materials, Methods, and Vessel”, it comprehensively enhances ship management efficiency, service efficiency, and operational efficiency. Users can independently combine modules or integrate them with existing systems to provide comprehensive customized solutions for ship operation management, empowering ship digital and intelligent upgrades.
Passing the DNV CP-0206 Type Approval this time not only represents international recognition of the D-VesselKeeper Bluefin Ship Management Platform’s system compliance and technical maturity but also signifies the first time a Chinese ship management software has entered the international high-standard certification system.
In the future, Winkong Marine will continue to uphold the industry mission of “Making shipping safer, greener, smarter, and better”, be guided by customer needs, continuously enhance the core competitiveness of the industry, and persistently provide new technologies and applications for the green, digital, and intelligent development of shipping. Through the parallel drive of the “Three Horses” – “Intelligent Maintenance Service – Capable of Repair; Intelligent Operation Technology – Capable of Prevention; Intelligent Support System – Capable of Supply” – and using the “Triple-C” comprehensive quality management system as the lever, it will promote the digital upgrade of ship lifecycle maintenance, provide strong technical product guarantees for the safe and efficient operation of ships, become a trustworthy partner for global clients, and contribute to the high-quality development of China’s shipbuilding industry.
A First for China! D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform Officially Obtained DNV Classification Society Type Approval Certificate for Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
Recently, the D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform, independently developed by Winkong Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., has once again achieved a significant milestone. Following its receipt of China Classification Society (CCS) Type Approval Certificate for Ship Machinery Planned Maintenance System (Software) and ClassNK Innovation Endorsement Certificate, it has now officially obtained the DNV Type Approval Certificate for Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
The certification was carried out in accordance with DNV’s latest “Certification Standard for Planned Maintenance Systems (CP-0206)”, released in April 2025, comprehensively covering the system’s regulatory compliance, functional integrity, data traceability, and interoperability with classification society systems.
This marks a major technological breakthrough for D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform in the field of intelligent and compliant maintenance management, making it the first ship management system in China to receive DNV approval.
Fully Compliant with the Latest CP-0206 Standard
D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform PMS system meets the new CP-0206 requirements through a dual-core architecture that integrates ship equipment management (including archives, ledgers, and components) with maintenance planning (Eqp.
PM Library, Work Order, and Repair Mgt.).By combining a mobile app with offline operation support, the platform establishes a complete closed loop of equipment registration → maintenance planning → work order→ repair management → voyage support.It enables refined shore-based management while ensuring efficient onboard operation even under weak or no network conditions, providing end-to-end digital support for the safe and stable operation of ship equipment — making vessel maintenance more precise and efficient.
The DNV CP-0206 standard, updated in April 2025, has further raised certification threshold compared to the previous version. It introduces several key requirements, including classification project identification, maintenance activity categorization, and standardized data export, thereby establishing higher standards for the professionalism and intelligence of PMS.
D-VesselKeeper ShipManagement Platformhas undergone hundreds of functional verifications and onboard tests, achieving full coverage of the standard through four core capabilities:
Classification Project Identification
The system supports configuration of Class Codeand PMOD Codeaccording to DNV specifications, and establishes associated mappings with classification projects, enabling accurate identification and trackingof Classreleventtasks.
Comprehensive Coverage of Work Types
The platform includes a complete suite of work types: daily maintenance, planned maintenance, Class inspections, status monitoring, calibration, functional testing, major repairs, and fault handling. Each type is clearly categorized and standardized, ensuring full traceability of maintenance activities.
Digital Execution and Integration with DNV Systems
Following MAD standards, D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform interfaces with DNV systems via real-time API integration. After work order execution, maintenance information, execution results, status changes, and delay records are automatically synchronizedto the DNV system, greatly improving data accuracy and transmission efficiency.
Intelligent Features and Enhanced Data Security
The platform adds offline execution and data synchronizationfor network-limited environments and ensures reliable operation and data integrityin UMS unmanned machinery spaces.
China’s Solution for Intelligent Ship Maintenance
Since 2017, Winkong Marine has proposed a strategy of digital transformation and launched multiple industry-leading achievements. The recently DNV-certified Planned Maintenance System (PMS) is only one module of the D-VesselKeeper Ship Management Platform.Beyond PMS, the platform also offers a range of modules, including:Energy Efficiency Management (EEM) andPrognostics and Health Management(PHM) systems, WMS (Warehouse Management System),HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment) system,Knowledge-Generating Marine Engine General AI“Engine Pro”. Among these, PMS has previously received CCS certification.EEM and PHM systems have obtained ClassNK Innovation Endorsement.HSQE system incorporates comprehensive professional safety checklists and regulations and has been designated by Shandong Maritime Safety Administration as the official safety inspection platform.WMS provides complete spare parts warehouse data entry and management services.By focusing on “People, Equipment, Materials, Procedures, and Vessels”, the platform significantly enhances ship management efficiency, service efficiency, and operational efficiency.
Users can customize module combinations or integrate with existing systems, providing a comprehensive, tailored solution for ship operations and empowering digital and intelligent upgrades for the maritime industry.
The successful DNV CP-0206 type approval certification not only represents international recognition of the D-VesselKeeperShip Management Platform in terms of system compliance and technological maturity, but also marks the first time a Chinese ship management software has entered the international high-standard certification system.
Looking ahead, Winkong Marine will continue to uphold its industry mission of making shipping “Safer, Greener, Smarter, and Better”. Guided by customer needs, the company will continuously enhance core industrial competitiveness and provide new technologies and applications for the green and digital development of maritime operations.Through the “TridentGuard” approach — Intelligent Maintenance Service-Repair with Certianty, Intelligent O&MTechnology-Prevent with VRaySky, and Intelligent Support System-Deliver without Fail, and leveraging the “Triple-C” Quality Shield System, Winkong Marine aims to digitally upgrade ship lifecycle maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient vessel operations. This establishes the company to deliver on the expectations for global clients and contributes to the high-quality development of China’s shipbuilding industry.
